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U of G Among Canada’s Top Comprehensive Universities: Maclean’s Rankings

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The University of Guelph has once again ranked sixth among Canada’s 15 comprehensive universities, a reflection of its academic excellence, robust research programming and campus community. The ranking, from Maclean’s 2026 evaluation of the country’s post-secondary institutions, is based on a five-metric system that includes students, faculty, resources, student support and reputation. U of G’s […]

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Can Surgery Help Pugs And Bulldogs Breathe Better?  

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Ontario Veterinary College researchers are using wearable technology to test if airway surgery enhances dogs’ quality of life  Short noses and flat faces might make for adorable pugs, but the health issues that result from them are far from cute.   A new clinical trial at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is focusing on the success of a surgical procedure for brachycephalic dogs – breeds with short, flat-faced skulls, including pugs and French bulldogs, which have grown to become one of the most popular breeds.    Common among these dogs is a condition known as […]

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David Good Seeks Secrets to Human Health, Studying His Family in the Amazon

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His PhD project combines microbiome science with Indigenous knowledge, challenging what makes a “healthy” gut Deep in the Amazon rainforest, David Good calls out to his family members for a strange request.  “Shi-ie ya puhi,” he shouts, which means, “I want your feces.”   Laughing, they comply, tying up banana leaves that contain their samples. They […]

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U of G Food Microbiologist Brings Public Health Priorities to Science Meets Parliament

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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge knows firsthand the kind of progress that can be made when scientists and government work together. A professor in the Department of Food Science and the director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety at the University of Guelph, Goodridge’s lab was part of the Ontario Wastewater Surveillance Initiative, a program […]

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5 Ways to Strengthen Canada’s Bail System | OPINION

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By Dr. Carolyn Yule, professor of sociology; Laura MacDiarmid, professor of justice studies, University of Guelph-Humber; and Dr. Troy Riddell, chair, Department of Political Science, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, University of Guelph This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The Liberal government has introduced bail reform […]

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Flags Lowered for Indigenous Veterans Day, Remembrance Day

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Indigenous Veterans Day Flag Lowering U of G recognizes Indigenous Veterans Day and honours the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans in service to Canada. Flags across campus will be lowered on Nov. 8 to honour Indigenous Veterans Day. Remembrance Day Service U of G staff, faculty and students as well […]

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U of G Researchers Awarded NSERC Prizes, Showcasing Impactful Innovation  

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University of Guelph researchers have been honoured with prestigious federal awards from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) for research that has had exceptional benefits for Canada and Canadians alike.  Dr. Beth Parker, professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, College of Engineering and director of the University’s Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute is […]

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Canada’s Food University Coming to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair  

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A hallway at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is decorated with banners and exhibits promoting the University of Guelph. In the foreground, large white 3D letters spell “U of G” atop a red carpet. Visitors browse displays in the background under purple spotlights.

The University of Guelph is back for The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s 103rd year, showcasing the University’s broad range of research, discoveries and education that have been invigorating Canadian food and agriculture.  From Nov. 7 to 16 at Exhibition Place, Toronto, U of G will be present as Canada’s Food University, a place where innovation is cultivating a healthier, more resilient Canada.  “For more […]

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